Father of double murderer Yousef Palani to get hearing on decision to stop his allowances

Juma Palani is arguing there is no evidence to support an assertion that he engaged in criminal activity

Yousef Palani, who was driven by his hatred of gay men and decapitated one of his victims in his own home, was jailed for life last year for the murders. File photo: Brian Lawless/PA

The father of double murderer Yousef Palani who is taking an action against the State's decision to stop his jobseeker's and disability allowances, arguing there is no evidence to support an assertion that he engaged in criminal activity, has been granted a judicial review hearing by the High Court.

Juma Palani, who has an address in Sligo, is taking action against the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB), the Chief Appeals Officer, the Minister for Social Protection, the Minister for Justice, Ireland and the Attorney General.